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PlayStation 3 Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO - Adapter
About this item
- Easily connects MIDI-compatible Drums, Keyboards and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar to console
- Versatile clip for attaching to an instrument, waistband or use on tabletop
- Velocity sensitivity adjustment for Drums
- Full-featured action buttons and D-Pad for in-game navigation with Fixed 9.8ft (3m) USB cable
- Overdrive activation button and MIDI indicator LED
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ASIN | B0042B3EOM |
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Release date | December 26, 2010 |
Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #87,966 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #357 in PlayStation 3 Controllers |
Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 7.09 x 1.97 inches; 17.64 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | RB3970710S02/04/1 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 17.64 pounds |
Manufacturer | Mad Catz |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Date First Available | September 7, 2010 |
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The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter provides a link between traditional MIDI instruments and the gaming consoles. Seamless connectivity with MIDI-compatible Drums and Keyboards is now possible. With a versatile clip for use on a tabletop, or attaching to an instrument or waistband, the place-anywhere design promotes total freedom of movement. An Overdrive activation button coupled with full-featured action buttons and D-Pad for in-game navigation all deliver the perfect blend of video game and real-world rocking. Extra midi cable sold separately. The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter is Required for use of the the Squier by Fender Stratocaster guitar which is designed exclusively for the Rock Band 3 Pro mode, the Squier by Fender Stratocaster guitar and controller allows players to play the actual notes and chords of their favorite songs while racking up high gameplay scores.
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Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter for PlayStation 3
Rock Band 3 is the next generation of the ultimate social and interactive music gaming platform developed by the category's leading pioneers, Harmonix Music Systems. Featuring innovative game modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.
Play Rock Band 3 Pro mode using most MIDI-compatible Keyboard and Drums and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller
The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter provides a link between traditional MIDI instruments and videogame consoles. Seamless connectivity with MIDI-compatible Drums, Guitars and Keyboards is now possible. With a versatile clip for use on a tabletop, or attaching to an instrument or waistband, the place-anywhere design promotes total freedom of movement. An Overdrive activation button coupled with full-featured action buttons and D-Pad for in-game navigation all deliver the perfect blend of videogame and real-world rocking.
The MIDI PRO-Adapter enables the use of real MIDI instruments for traditional Rock Band representational mode or pitch-accurate Rock Band Pro mode, which lets players experience the challenge and reward of playing along with real notes until they've mastered them on expert!
Easily connects MIDI Drums and Keyboards that follow the general MIDI spec, allowing you to play them with Rock Band 3 on the Xbox 360 console. (MIDI Cable sold separately.)
Velocity adjustment wheel for fine-tuning sensitivity helps to eliminate crosstalk by adjusting the translation of hit detection on drum pads.
3-Way switch enables the MIDI PRO-Adapter to identify drum, keyboard and guitar modes (D K G).
The MIDI PRO-Adapter features action buttons and a D-Pad for in-game and console navigation functions. The addition of a large Overdrive button makes initiating the Overdrive feature quick and easy.
MIDI signals are shown via the MIDI indicator LED. The MIDI PRO-Adapter will read all general MIDI 1.0-compliant signals for channel 1 and channel 10 as default keys and drums. The MIDI PRO-Adapter will read channels 1-6 for MIDI guitars.
The MIDI PRO-Adapter features a versatile, removable clip to be used for the following play styles:
1. Attached to an instrument 2. Clipped to a belt or waistband 3. Laid flat on the Adapter's soft, non-abrasive rubber feet for use on a tabletopAdditional Features:
- Fixed 9.8ft (3m) USB cable
- Supports Overdrive Stomp Box (Sold Separately)
MIDI device compatibility list
KEYBOARDS ELECTRONIC DRUM KITS GUITARS M-Audio Axiom 25 Roland HD-1 Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller CME Key 49 Yamaha DT Explorer Behringer UMX-25 Yamaha DD 65 Behringer UMA-25s Alesis DM5 Akai MPK-25 The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter functions with the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller, and is also designed to function with most MIDI-compatible drums and keyboards. References to the above third-party MIDI controllers are for compatibility purposes only and are not endorsed by Mad Catz, MTV Networks, or Harmonix Music Systems; continued compatibility is not guaranteed with any non-Rock Band controller. See www.madcatz.com/FAQ/rockband for more information on compatibility.Package Includes:
- MIDI PRO-Adapter*
- USB breakaway cable
- Clip attachment
MIDI Cable sold separately
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and cable of the electronic adapter. They mention that it works beautifully, is easy to set up, and the cable is long enough for any placement. That said, opinions are mixed on durability.
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Customers like the performance of the adapter. For example, they mention it works beautifully, the keyboard's internal speakers work normally, and it's brilliant.
"...All the pads and cymbals worked perfectly. The high hat pedal does not function, but I'm sure if I wanted to I could map it in...." Read more
"...This thing just worked perfectly with my Rock Band 3 game. I was able to play like nothing had changed...." Read more
"...getting this over the mad catz keyboard is that the keyboard's internal speakers work normally so you can hear the notes from any of the built in..." Read more
"...It kinda works and you can get your drums to work with the game...." Read more
Customers find the adapter easy to use. They mention that the setup is very easy and intuitive, and the design is pretty straight-forward. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use of the adaptor.
"...There was no further set up needed, I didn't need to map anything. All the pads and cymbals worked perfectly...." Read more
"...I was amazed, it worked perfectly, right out of the box - no setup at all..." Read more
"...Setup was extremely simple. The USB cord is 9 feet but my room is about 17 feet so this only reaches about half way...." Read more
"...Simple setup. Will work out of the box if you have the correct MIDI cable and after selecting correct mode (drum or guitar)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the cable. They mention that it's long enough for any placement, the quality is good, and the cord is really long. Some say that the cable is perfect for their drum and Roland set. They also say that it works great for their Mustang guitar.
"...While the MIDI cable is not extant, the USB cable is plenty long at 10 feet though a removable one might have made more sense...." Read more
"...The build quality is good and the cable is long enough to play comfortably...." Read more
"...Oh and the cord is like, really long. Plenty long enough for any placement, I have like 5 feet of slack right now." Read more
"Wotks great for my mustang guitar." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the buttons on the electronic adapter. They mention that the buttons have great action and the overdrive button is big and sensible enough.
"...The overdrive button is big and sensible enough and the controller is perfectly good...." Read more
"...All the other buttons have great action, for what it's worth.Two minor points to be aware of:-..." Read more
"...The adapter has quality written all over it. The buttons are all super responsive and setup was a breeze!Danielle King..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the electronic adapter. Some mention that it's well-made and easy to use, while others say that it is terrible and made of very hard plastic.
"...Could hardly be more happy with the adapter. The build quality is great, except that the PS logo on the PS button fell off immediately upon handling..." Read more
"...The adapter itself is made of very hard plastic with buttons that stick out a little more than regular controllers, although the Dpad is like the..." Read more
"...The build quality is good and the cable is long enough to play comfortably...." Read more
"...This MIDI adapter works perfectly. Its easy to use, it's well made and I'm loving it!..." Read more
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I recieved the adapter and easily hooked it up to my drum kit. I already had a midi cable due to my other adapter so I was up and running within minutes. I did not have to calibrate anything or adjust any crossover settings. This thing just worked perfectly with my Rock Band 3 game. I was able to play like nothing had changed.
The only downside to this adpater is that it is not programmable like my other custom one. I was able to switch modes on my old adapter to work with Guitar Heroes additional mapped lane but I can't see a way to change that here. I was also able to change various mapping on my old adapter and the also cannot be done with this one. I have not found a way to map an open hi-hat pedal yet with this Midi pro.
But overall, I am very happy that I could get something this cheap to do 90% of what my much more expensive adapter did. I hate Guitar Hero anyway so I don;t think its a huge loss. I just wish that this adapter was available 3 years ago!
Over the month I've had with it, the only issue I had were 2 rare occasions where the TV sounded like a burst of feedback (similar to when you plug in amp cables/headphones while its turned on), I think possibly due to the connection of the MIDI cables. EDIT: Looks like the 2/1 RB3 update will fix this distortion.
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Il vous faudra donc un câble midi à brancher entre votre batterie et ce boîtier, qui lui sera branché en USB sur votre console.
(PS3 ou ps4)
Si je peux vous aider n'hésitez pas